Denmark’s largest energy firm to ditch coal by 2023Coal consumption had been cut by 73% since 2006, Dong Energy said, and its power stations would replace the fossil fuel with sustainable biomass.Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2017 | 4:04 am
Coal use in Europe on its way out — reportCoal generation in Europe is falling and will continue to…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2017 | 12:01 am
Cameco to lose $1.3bn as Japan’s TEPCO cancels uranium contractTepco’s termination of the contract would affect about 9.3 million…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2017 | 9:27 am
Scientists identify cheap, permanent solution for carbon dioxide removal Ammonium salts could speed up natural carbon mineralization. Kerry Hall | May 22, 2013 | 8:40 pm
Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 6:27 pm
Aussie unions up in arms over BHP’s 100% FIFO policy BHP’s decision to use a 100% fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Australian Bowen Basin coal mines, instead of hiring from the local community, is generating fierce opposition in Central Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 4:33 pm
Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.” Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 6:35 pm
Coal ash heaps safe haven for endangered bees: study Some endangered species, including insects that had been presumed extinct, were found thriving in the ash heaps at coal-fired power plants. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 3:15 pm
Australia coal industry threatened by major strike Five unions representing Australian coal terminal employees are going on a strike at 6:30 a.m. Sydney time Friday. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 11:37 am
Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output. Kerry Hall | May 21, 2013 | 12:06 am
Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region. Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013 | 9:39 pm
Alberta regulator approves oil sands lakes in place of reforesting End pit lakes have long been used in the metals mining industry. Frik Els | May 20, 2013 | 5:16 pm